DesignYakhttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/Written by Steve Leard. DesignYak discusses and features graphic design, branding, typography, books, visual communication and anything else that tickles my fancy.enWed, 25 Nov 2009 03:10:18 PSTTypePad http://www.typepad.com/noWritten by Steve Leard. DesignYak discusses and features graphic design, branding, typography, books, visual communication and anything else that tickles my fancy.vis/reshttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/11/visres.htmlIllustrationSteve LeardWed, 25 Nov 2009 03:10:18 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b012875d7abb4970cVisres

I've just ordered the first issue from vis/res, a new publication showcasing work from the best in design and illustration talent. Visit the site for info and to order your copy! I'll post some pics when I receive it!


 ]]>I've just ordered the first issue from vis/res, a new publication showcasing work from the best in design and illustration talent. Visit the site for info and to order your copy! I'll post some pics when I receive it!Minimalist Christmas Lightshttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/11/minimalist-christmas-lights.htmlThings I've SeenSteve LeardThu, 19 Nov 2009 09:19:29 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a6b6bdb6970bXmas
]]>Scroll Clockhttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/11/scroll-clock.htmlThings I've SeenWebSteve LeardThu, 19 Nov 2009 02:09:22 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a6b55174970bScroll_clock

This is bound to do the rounds, but here's a scroll clock, view it here!

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]]>This is bound to do the rounds, but here's a scroll clock, view it here! Via SwissmissDesigned Barcodeshttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/11/designed-barcodes.htmlBooksSteve LeardWed, 11 Nov 2009 03:17:38 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a678467c970bSaw these barcodes this morning, and it made me think, why don't you see more of this?

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]]>Saw these barcodes this morning, and it made me think, why don't you see more of this? ViaConverse grow on treeshttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/11/converse-grow-on-trees.htmlDesign clothesLeftfieldThings I've SeenSteve LeardTue, 10 Nov 2009 01:33:53 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0128756e9f46970cConverse

Converse trainers, an essential shoe for many a designer, now grow on trees in Bristol.


]]>Converse trainers, an essential shoe for many a designer, now grow on trees in Bristol.Anamorphic Helveticahttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/11/anamorphic-helvetica.htmlTypographySteve LeardThu, 05 Nov 2009 09:12:31 PSTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a6ac7e32970cHelvetica1

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]]>ViaGraffiti. Clifton style.http://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/10/graffiti-clifton-style.htmlGraffitiThings I've SeenSteve LeardMon, 26 Oct 2009 02:35:34 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a61f92db970bPoet

Only in Clifton could you find graffiti like this!

]]>Only in Clifton could you find graffiti like this!Ribery – Pink Panther – Nike Mercurial Vapor Rosahttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/10/ribery-pink-panther-nike-mercurial-vapor-rosa.htmlBrandingVideosWebSteve LeardWed, 21 Oct 2009 09:38:19 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a60d3446970b]]>noBranding, Videos, WebWhy designers hate 12pt Arialhttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/10/why-designers-hate-12pt-arial.htmlOpinionTypographySteve LeardMon, 19 Oct 2009 04:22:24 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a64bbc20970cI went with work to a lecture on Thursday, given by typographer Bruno Maag from Dalton Maag. It was a really interesting talk, and we loved his passion for type and form. During the talk an interesting topic came up surrounding Arial and Helvetica. There's a perception that Arial is easy to read, and is often the type of choice for clients, demanding their work should be produced in 12pt Arial to optimise readability, especially for people who are visually impaired. I've always known this to be tosh, and it was good to hear world renowned typographer Bruno Maag back this up. 

This article is actually pointless as I'm guessing most will agree, so it's preaching to the converted. But as we all know, both Arial and Helvetica is regimentally designed. It's very consistent. Visually impaired people can often get confused when reading large amounts of Arial and Helvetica. For example, the letters e, o and c. The shapes are practically the same, due to the open counters being very 'clawed' in. The letters r and n also confuse as many start to join them to become a m.  

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I don't think designers generally like using Arial, but I do get annoyed when clients (mostly councils, government organisations etc...) try to enforce this typeface, saying it helps visually impaired people when it really doesn't. Rant over.

]]>I went with work to a lecture on Thursday, given by typographer Bruno Maag from Dalton Maag. It was a really interesting talk, and we loved his passion for type and form. During the talk an interesting topic came up...Ressesio – Recession is plannedhttp://designyak.typepad.co.uk/design_yak/2009/10/ressesio-recession-is-planned.htmlGraffitiPolitics & DesignSteve LeardMon, 19 Oct 2009 02:22:53 PDTtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a010536ad494c970b0120a5f4134c970bRecessio

I took this picture this weekend, 'Ressesio is planned.' The person responsible was obviously so angry they made a hash of the spelling. 


]]>I took this picture this weekend, 'Ressesio is planned.' The person responsible was obviously so angry they made a hash of the spelling.nonadult